Chapter Twelve

The air in the clothing store felt heavy as Cass browsed through the racks of clothes, her mind occupied with the weight of recent events.

It had been one long month since she had last seen or spoken to Jake, her heart shattered by the news of his engagement to Stacey. In fact, he had blocked her number, and Scar and Amanda had not been spared either.

Lost in her thoughts, Cass suddenly froze as she caught sight of a familiar figure approaching.

Her heart raced, hoping against hope that it wasn't who she feared it to be. But as Jake and Stacey came into view, any lingering doubt evaporated.

Their eyes met, and for a moment, time seemed to stand still. Cass's emotions surged to the surface, a mix of hurt, betrayal, and anger coursing through her veins.

She swallowed hard, steeling herself for the confrontation she knew was inevitable.

Jake's voice, laced with condescension, broke the silence. "Well, well, if it isn't Cass. I heard you've been having quite a tough time lately and y